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“substitution” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛksl̩/

Example

Der Trainer machte einen späten Wechsel.

The coach made a late substitution.

Illustration for Wechsel (substitution)

How to say “substitution” in German

“Substitution” in German is Wechsel.

A handoff at a boundary replaces one participant, object, or condition with another, while ownership or value may pass between them.

Full entry for Wechsel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Wechsel

Beim Geschäftsführerwechsel kam es zum Wechsel an der Spitze.

When the managing director changed, there was a change at the top.

Tips for using Wechsel

  • Geld wechseln is the usual verb phrase for exchanging money, while Wechselgeld means the change returned after a payment.

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